, 1887-03-24

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Gov. Squire has returned to the
sound from his visit to eastern
Washington. On his way home he
! stopped at Portland, where he was
interviewed by a News reporter, and
the loyal gentleman thus expressed
himself in regard to the eastern part
Of the domain, over which he has
the honor to rule as governor:
Governor Watson G. Squire, of
| Washington territory, ana wife and
daughter, are at the Esmond, hav-
ing just returned from the eastern
part of the territory. Governor
Squire and wife were cOnversing
with Rev. T., w. Caswell, of the
Grace NJ. T.. church, an old friend,
when IL News reporter sent up his
card yesterday afternoon and follow
ed ii Il few moments later.
"What do think of the future of
Washington territOry"" responded
the Governor to the reporters in
quiry,as he seated himself in an easy
lounge. "The future of the territory
was never so bright | am hopeful
for the growth Of the entire Pacific
slope. The present interest in Cali
fornia, in my opinion, will extend
and embrace Oregon and Washing
ton, and bring with it the go-ahead
influences. | think many men of
capital are coming to the territory.
There never Wa5 time when one
could look forward to good crops
with such certainty as now. From
conferences with persons who know,
\ l.; ;,,1- n fl N
grain WELD of 1887 at 100000 tons.
la fact the production will be un-
eoualed. 1t will surely be mere than
double, and possibly treble any pre-
vious Weld. Considerable new
ground has been broken, plenty of
rain has been had, and the growing
crops look thrifty and promising.
''rhronghout the territory better
tone is manifested in every direction
and affects every industry. In west
tern Washington q better feeling
prevails than at any time in three
years. The commencement of con-
struction of the Seattle, Lake Shore
& Eastern railroad has given Seattle
a decided push forward. Business
has been revived and augmented,
rents are higher and the population
is increasing. The railroad company
calculate to have forty miles huilt
within q few months, tapping val
liable iron mines. In another sea-
son it is proposed to push forward to
Il connection with one of the grand
trunk lines. A practical route has
been found, and no tunnels will be
required. Chief Engineer Scurry
informs us that his survey for the
line which goes through Snoqualmie
pass, has many telling advantages
over previous surveys through the
same pass. Tacoma has grown more
relatively in the last two years than
Seattle. The latter city has taken
new start ahead, and is going Mt it
vigorously. Port Townsend shows
evidence of prospective growth. 1t
has raised $4,000 of the S50,0 200 re-
quircd to build Methodist college
In point of arrivals and departures of
vessels, this port is third in import
ance in the United States. Spokane
Falls is the natural trade emporium
of large stretch of country, and the
prediction is made that it will be the
largest city in the Territory within
eighteen months"
81 have just returned from an
eight-days' visit at Walla Walla.
That town has the largest banking
resources of any town in the terri
tory, and practically controls the
business of Il large section OF coun-
try. It's people possess great social
refinement and display the most
generous hospitality. They have
recently suffered from destructive
fire, which may prove blessing in
disguise-in causing the erection of
stately business blocks on the site of
the present ruins The public spirit
of the people of Walla Walla was
put to the test during my visit there
in reference to the removal OF the
penitentiary convicts. They under
took to carry the expense OF main
tanning and guarding the prisoners
until an appropriation shall be made
by the legislature at its next ses-
sion."
GLOW are the mining and lumb-
ering interests prOgressing"'
"The next thing in Importance is
the prosperity OF the northeastern
portion of the territory, which is
attracting much favorable attention.
Its prosperity seems to be assured, in
its agricultural and mineral re-
sources. The phenomenal growth OF
Spokane Falls has been fastened by
the active interest in the Occur d..
Alene mines. The richness of these
mines is wonderful. 1t is said that
the Bunker Hill mine alone could
be sold to-day for $500, 900. The Col.
Vile mines are also coming forward
for their share of attention. They are
very rich. With all these mining
influences in its favor, Spo
kane Falls Is rapidly becoming sec